Peace Lutheran Vacation Bible School 2025

Peace Lutheran Vacation Bible School 2025

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Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids hosted vacation Bible school June 2-5 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This year’s theme was “Epic Australian Adventure, An Unforgettable Journey with Jesus.” Throughout the four days, kids learned that Jesus is their faithful guide though any...

Lyon County Attorney pleads guilty to OWI

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Dominique Kooiker | Editor On May 29, Lyon County Attorney Nolan Michael McGowan was sentenced for operating while under the influence-first offense, a serious misdemeanor. He had been arrested Feb. 2 in Osceola County and charged with OWI (operating while...

Did You Know?

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Shopping locally not only means getting to see the same friendly faces each time you patronize a nearby business, it also means keeping money in your community. A 2018 study from American Express, the company that founded Small Business Saturday (which is celebrated...

Surprising features of shopping local

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A movement to “shop local” gained steam as more communities faced few options outside of big box stores. The shop local approach encourages consumers to patronize local businesses, and even those fully devoted to the cause might not realize how beneficial it can be....

Heritage Days military recognition opportunity

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This Heritage Days, the American Legion Auxiliary of Rock Rapids is hosting a fundraising opportunity to honor those who served. Military recognition signs will be displayed on the courthouse lawn during the Heritage Days Celebration. Veterans and active-duty service...